Since we're here, its probably worthwhile to mention that characters with Battle Fury cannot be carried.

Regarding what was asked earlier - Someone who carries someone during a running shot (for example) halves their speed, and then applies the -2 speed right?

So a 10 speed flier would halve his speed for running shot (5) and then apply the -2 for carrying someone, leaving them 3 squares to move before making the attack, right?

Yes. Combat values are always first replaced (and halving is considered a replacement) and then modified.

Can a character with the flight symbol but with the Earthbound ability be carried? from what I am reading it can.

Yes, because Earthbound replaces the symbols on the base with the basic ones (, , , ).

Just what I thought but wanted to make sure. Thanks.

Can a character take a non free action prior to being carried ?

Yes, they cannot after being carried (unless a power like Darkseids 'Boom Tube Invasion' is in play), but before is perfectly fine.

What would make you think they couldn't?

Nothing lol just wanted to get someone else's word because a hard headed player was convinced otherwise lol